Food and fibre

In 2023-24, food and fibre exports reached $20.1 billion, making Victoria the largest food and fibre exporting state.

Central to Australia’s food processing industry, Victoria offers safe, high quality food and beverages for the Asia-Pacific.

Victoria accounts for just three per cent of Australia's landmass but produces more than a quarter of the nation's food and fibre exports. In 2023-24, the state accounted for 27% of Australia's total food and fibre export value, maintaining its position as the nation's leading food and fibre exporter.

Victoria is well positioned to supply out of season produce to northern hemisphere trading partners due to the advantage of opposing seasons, particularly in dairy, meat, grains, horticulture and wine.

Victoria is the home of food and agribusiness innovation in Australia, with competitive advantages in supply chain management, strong partnerships with industry groups, a highly innovative operating environment with some of the highest food safety standards in the world, superior infrastructure and strong research and development (R&D) credentials.

Approximately 150,700 people are employed in Victoria’s agriculture and food processing chain, including around 73,000 in agriculture and 77,700 in food and fibre processing. The sector also accounts for one in six regional Victorian jobs. Complementing this highly skilled workforce is the pristine natural environment, temperate climate, high-quality water infrastructure and proximity to reliable and efficient transport networks. See Victoria’s agriculture and food industries for more information. You can also download the Victorian Government Industry Policy for more information about Victoria’s plan for industry focusing on competitiveness, productivity and economic resilience.

See Victoria’s agriculture and food industries for more information.

You can also download the Victorian Government Industry Policy for more information about Victoria’s plan for industry focusing on competitiveness, productivity and economic resilience.

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Agriculture

Livestock industries

Aquaculture

Victorian aquaculture industry association

Horticulture

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